Name: Cheesecake Deviled Strawberries
Ingredients: 1 lb large fresh strawberries; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; ½ cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup heavy whipping cream; ½ cup graham cracker crumbs; Chocolate drizzle; Mini chocolate chips; Lemon zest

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb large fresh strawberries
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup graham cracker crumbs

Optional Toppings

Chocolate drizzle
Mini chocolate chips
Lemon zest

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries

Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly. Remove the stems, slice each strawberry in half lengthwise, and carefully scoop out a small portion of the center to create space for the filling.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined and creamy.

Step 3: Whip the Cream

In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. This keeps the filling light and fluffy.

Step 4: Combine the Filling

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and airy. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5: Fill and Finish

Pipe or spoon the cheesecake mixture into each strawberry half. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs and add optional toppings if desired.

Notes

Dry strawberries thoroughly before filling. Excess moisture can cause the filling to slide out and affect presentation.